E-learning Hygienic Practices in Drinking Water Production

Learning targets

In the Netherlands, we take pride in our drinking water quality, which is among the best in the world. As a professional in drinking water production, what must you know and master about hygienic practices in process installations to maintain this high standard?

In the E-learning Hygienic Practices in Drinking Water Production, you will learn how to prevent contamination during the production process. This is crucial, as an infection can have serious consequences. You’ll be introduced to microbiological contaminants and water-related diseases, while delving into the importance of hygienic practices in the extraction, production, and storage of drinking water. The content follows the latest edition of the Hygiene Code for Drinking Water and the associated practical guidelines.

As a drinking water specialist, you aim to ensure that everyone can always rely on clean and hygienically safe drinking water. Enroll in this course to keep your knowledge up to date.

Topics covered include:

• relevant practical guidelines
• water-related diseases
• safety pillars to prevent contamination
• rules for general and personal hygiene
• contamination pathways
• effect zones and risk classes
• guidelines for preventing infections
• disinfection and water quality assessment

After completing this course, you will have the following knowledge & skills:

• understanding how drinking water can become contaminated
• applying hygienic practices in the extraction, production, and storage of drinking water

Program

The E-learning Hygienic Practices in Drinking Water Production is a self-paced course without a physical or digital instructor-led component. It includes assignments to help you better understand the theory, illustrated with both text and visuals. You can complete the course at your own pace, testing your knowledge by answering questions. The course is divided into two modules.

Content

Module 1: Hygienic Practices – General

The following topics will be covered:

• hygiene and public health
• legal regulations and practical guidelines
• (microbiological) contamination in water
• water-related diseases
• preventing contamination
• personal and general hygiene
• water quality assessment

Module 2: Hygienic Practices – Extraction, Production, and Storage

The following topics will be covered:

• sources and extraction methods
• contamination pathways in extraction methods
• hygiene rules for working with extraction methods
• effect zones and risk classes in extraction and production
• water quality assessment and disinfection
• systems for drinking water storage
• design requirements, cleaning, and maintenance of reservoirs
• contamination pathways in storage
• cleaning and disinfection of reservoirs

Target group

The E-learning Hygienic Practices in Drinking Water Production is designed for professionals working as technicians, supervisors, team leaders, or inspectors within a water company or contractor.

Entry Level

A technical vocational (MBO) diploma is preferred.

Special Notes

The Hygienic Practices in Process Installations Certificate is mandatory for employees performing tasks related to the extraction, production, or storage of drinking water. This certificate is recognized by Dutch drinking water companies, and its learning objectives align with the current practical guidelines for drinking water systems.